U.S. Navy Seabees with NMCB 3’s Detail Diego Garcia construct an air compressor exhaust system in support of DG Naval Support Facility

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Torres | DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Jan. 21, 2025) – Builder 2nd Class Daniel Hazelip and Builder Constructionman Carter Norgord, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, install PVC exhaust ventilation for a local fire station in Diego Garcia. NMCB-3 serves as the stand-in engineering force for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, executing high-quality construction operations, activities, and investments. The battalion is capable at the unit-of-action level to support major combat operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility with efficient airfield, waterfront, and advanced base construction. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Joshua Torres)  

DIEGO GARCIA, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

02.14.2025

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Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3

U.S. Navy article by Steelworker 2nd Class Israel Alvarez

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory– U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 completed an air compressor exhaust system installation at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia’s fire station Jan. 23.

The project, which began Jan. 21, significantly increases the compressed air output capabilities of emergency response teams by doubling the amount of compressed air available. It also provides a backup air compressor.

“This compressor has been unusable for the past five years,” said Lt. Lincoln Taylor, NSF Diego Garcia Air Boss. “Your team with its ‘Can Do!’ attitude accomplished something that NSF Diego Garcia has quite literally been struggling with for years.”

The new system benefits the installation in three primary ways, said Fire Chief Hadley Marshall.

“Firstly, the air compression system is a critical aspect to fire and emergency services. Having two operational air compression systems allows for twice the capability for compressed air output,” Marshall said. “Secondly, we are more equipped to assist with scuba-diving science expeditions based out of Diego Garcia, who are relying on us for supplying compressed air for their scuba tanks. Lastly, it gives emergency services a sense of ease, knowing that if one air compression system goes down, we now have a second air compressor operational.”

NMCB 3 arrived in Diego Garcia Dec. 12. The battalion is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to support humanitarian aid/disaster relief and major combat operations throughout the region.

• Date Taken: 02.14.2025
• Date Posted: 02.20.2025 01:25
• Story ID: 491081
• Location: DIEGO GARCIA, IO